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Climate advocates sue federal government over missed emission targets
A group of environmental organizations is seeking court intervention to force Ottawa to bring its 2030 emissions plan into compliance with the Net-Zero Accountability Act.
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Climate advocates have launched a judicial review application against the federal government, arguing that recent policy changes have put Canada off track to meet its legislated emission reduction targets.
The lawsuit, filed in Federal Court, calls on the government to bring its 2030 emissions reductions plan into compliance with the Net-Zero Accountability Act. The application comes as environmental groups say Ottawa's latest policy shifts have undermined its climate commitments.